Monthly Archives: May 2023

Pest shields

By Bill Kleiman The black flies of the Simuliidea emerged this week and congregate in the woods, especially areas with low wind. They will be a nuisance for a few weeks. And ticks are occasional. Mosquitos will be here soon. … Continue reading

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Nachusa Prescribed fire Summary Report, Fall 2022 through Spring 2023

by Bill Kleiman The full report with more images and incites is here: https://www.nachusagrasslands.org/uploads/5/8/4/6/58466593/nachusa_fire_report_fall_2022_through_spring_2023_2_opt.pdf American beak grass has greatly increased in a woodland unit we have burned frequently for two decades.  The brush layer is diminished, and the oak and … Continue reading

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UTV fire tool holder on roof

by Bill Kleiman There is no great way to carry long hand tools on a UTV. Of late, volunteer Paul Mellen came up with this design and it works pretty good. This is 2″ white pvc pipe with the plastic … Continue reading

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